Democratic Texas state representative James Talarico is winning Christian voters with his faith-driven progressivism. But some are alarmed about his support for expanding legal gambling — and campaign funding from a megadonor tied to casinos.
Zaid Jilani is a journalist at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, The Intercept, and the Center for American Progress. He covers a range of topics including elections, politics, and public policy, with a focus on government and regional interest in the United States and Latin America. Zaid's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as NewsNation, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, among others.
